Senior CAD Technician | NYC Survey & Civil 3D Specialist

True Environmental; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix New World Engineering, part of True Environmental, seeks a Senior CAD Technician/Specialist to support its Land Survey group in preparing high-quality survey deliverables for NYC and NYS agency projects.

The role focuses on drafting topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and utility surveys using AutoCAD Civil 3D, with MicroStation familiarity beneficial, and requires strong geospatial data processing and coordination with field crews and project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience in land surveying or civil design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required); familiarity with MicroStation.
• Demonstrated experience with New York City and State agency projects (MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, Parks, etc.)
• Strong understanding of survey data processing, coordinate systems, and geospatial references.
• This role will require the successful completion of fit for work testing which includes Drug & Alcohol testing

Responsibilities

• Draft and produce survey drawings including topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and utility surveys in compliance with agency standards
• Process field data and generate accurate base maps and digital terrain models (DTMs)
• Ensure CAD deliverables meet NYC agency CAD standards, coordinate systems, and layer naming conventions
• Collaborate with field crews, project managers, and engineers to maintain data consistency and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare record maps, easement maps, as-built drawings, and legal description exhibits
• Organize and manage CAD files and survey data efficiently across multiple projects
• Support proposal and QA/QC efforts by maintaining documentation and CAD templates

Skills

CAD drafting

Geospatial references

Survey data processing

Coordinate systems

Education

Associate degree or higher in Surveying, Civil Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Matrix New World Engineering, part of True Environmental, seeks a Senior CAD Technician/Specialist to support its Land Survey group in preparing high-quality survey deliverables for NYC and NYS agency projects.

The role focuses on drafting topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and utility surveys using AutoCAD Civil 3D, with MicroStation familiarity beneficial, and requires strong geospatial data processing and coordination with field crews and project teams.